mikesnotes

Things I am thinking about when I have way too much time on my hands. 10)       What's the deal with all the superheroes and super villains wearing capes? To me, they just seem to get in the way.  The only thing I can think of is that with all of their tight-fitting clothes, maybe that's where they keep their cellphones and car keys. 9)     Murphy's Law and the Law of Averages have always been confusing to me.  First of all, they are not real laws, and you are not going to jail if you break one.   8)     What does make sense to me, according to Murphy's law is that if you are running late for a meeting, tee time etc. you will catch every red light, and when you run into traffic, your lane will always be the slowest.   However, if you apply the law of averages, sooner or later you should go through every light and end up in the fastest lane.  Or, how about this--leave home earlier. 7)...

  Music is the language that everyone understands - even those of us who are tone deaf.  It connects people, crosses borders, prejudices and can speak to you when words fail. Although there is much debate, I personally believe making music is a gift. No matter how much time I spend practicing, I cannot physically separate pitch (high and low frequency sounds) know harmony from melody, and rhythm---forget about it.  Yet, I love music, as much or more than the next person.  So, with that said, here are a few observations about music.  10)    It is widely believed that the first musical instruments were a flute and a harp (lyre). Genesis 4:21 talks of Jubal (descendant of Cain) being the "father of all those who played the harp and flute." 9)    Who knew that you should listen to music for health reasons.  A recent Harvard study said music can lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve mood and reduce anxiety (dopamine production)--all wi...